Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Celebrating 2 Years With "Sweet Colin"

LOVE HIS SWEET SMILE!!!
First Day Of Pre-K
 
 
It has been an AMAZING 2 years since we first held our son Colin! We thank God everyday that
HE allowed us to be Colin's parents! Colin is SO sweet, loving and kind hearted. Colin brings so much Joy and Laughter into our home. He's overcome so many milestones in just 2 years. His smile lights up every room he enters. Colin started Pre-K this year. Colin's first 2 weeks of school were pretty rough. Colin still has difficulty with the feelings of Mom not coming back for him. He's doing great in school now! Loves school and his teachers! This mama is SO happy he's starting to feel good that his mama always coming back. God has big plans for Colin! Colin has already decided he wants to be a pilot and fly big airplanes.
 

 
 
 
 
 
"I prayed for this child, and the Lord has granted me what I asked of him"
                                     1Samuel 1:27

Sunday, March 16, 2014

Blanket Auction For Precious HollyMei

God has a special way of  bringing people together. The world of adoption seems to be filled with many "red threads"  I've been blessed with a special friend Sharon, through our love for adoption! Sharon's family had already adopted 3 precious children from China before we met. It's been such a blessing to follow their journey to adopt 2 more precious children, since we first met.
Little did we know when we became friends her family would soon be traveling once again to bring home a precious little girl named "HollyMei" from the same orphanage as our son Colin. "God knew"
God's perfect timing!!!


The Ankerich Family
Blessed 
HollyMei
Look at her precious face!!!
 
Something I LOVE to do is sew!!!
So grateful for this God given gift, that I can use to bless others!
I'am auctioning off two special blankets. All proceeds will go towards bringing HollyMei home.
 
Blanket #1
 
 
This blanket is ready to ship. Starting bid is $35.00. Blanket size including ruffle 70x42. Please make sure you post which number blanket your bidding on along with your bid, and  the amount your bidding under the comments section below. Bidding starts today Sunday, March 16th,and ends Thursday, March 20th.
 
 
Blanket #2
 
 
Blanket #2 has two options in fabric choices. Highest bidder has the option to create one of these two fabrics choices. They will be able to have the name they choose monogramed on the minky dot side of the blanket. Because this blanket will be monogramed, it will be made first week of April after bidding has ended. Please make sure you post which number blanket choice a long with dollar amount...
Starting bid is $35.00. Bidding starts today Sunday, March 16th and.ends Thursday, March 20th.
 
The winning bidder will pay thru Paypal...
 
Thank you for helping the Ankerich family bring HollyMei home to her "Forever Family"
 
Blessings
Lori




Thursday, November 7, 2013

Happy 6th Forever Family Day Miss Kati...We Love You!!!

It's hard to believe that six years ago today, we held our sweet Kati for the very first time!! Kati has brought So much JOY into our home! We can't imagine life without her. God knew how perfectly this sweet little girl would fit into our family!  Kati has grown leaps and bounds since we first came home! She now understands what it means to have a Family and what LOVE is all about!


First glance of our precious Kati 2007




First time in the sand 2008
Lilyana and Kati seeing one another for first time since China (same orphanage) 2008
2010
Kati and her Big Sissy
 

Loving the beach this summer 2013
Gymnastics then...
Gymnastics now...
 
Miss Kati received her 1st grade report card yesterday. We are SO proud of you!! A+ in every subject, with B+ in reading!!! B+ in reading is a HUGE accomplishment for a little girl whose been in speech since she was 3 years old!!! YOU'VE COME A LONG WAY SWEET GIRL!!!
 
We are so Thankful that God opened up our heart to our Precious daughter Kati!!! We LOVE you to the moon and back! Can't wait to see what great plans God has in store for you!! Thankful we have a front row seat!!
 
Love
Daddy and Mommy!!!


Friday, September 27, 2013

Happy 7th Birthday Miss Kati

Today, September 27, we celebrate Kati's 7th birthday!!!


It's hard to believe Kati's turning 7!!! Seems like yesterday we were holding her for the very first time in China, when she was just 14 months old. Kati, you've brought SO much Joy and Love into our lives!!! You are sweet, loving, kind to everyone you meet! It's been a Joy to watch you grow!

Happy 7th Birthday Sweet Kati!!
First picture of Kati from her orphanage
Precious girl!!!
Beach 2008
Pooh Birthday (age 3)
Private tour Dolphin Tale in Clearwater Florida
summer 2013
LOVE
 
Daddy and I wish you a HAPPY 7th BIRTHDAY!!!
Love you to the moon and back!!!
 
Love, Daddy, Mommy and Colin

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

CELEBRATING ONE YEAR WITH OUR LITTLE MAN...

Happy Forever Family Day Colin!!!
I can't believe it has been one year since we first held Colin...
LOVE HIS SWEET SMILE!!!
God's Precious Blessings
LOVED THE BEACH
BEST BUDDIES
 
Our sweet little boy has come such a long way in this past year. He's brought SO much JOY into our lives! God knew just what he was doing when he brought this sweet little boy into our lives! Colin and Kati weren't real sure of one another in the beginning. Now, its as if they've always been together,,,LOVE!!!
Happy Forever Colin! We LOVE you SO much!!!
 



Saturday, July 27, 2013

COLIN turns 3...

Our sweet boy Colin turned 3 on July 1st!!! It was SO fun to see the surprise and JOY on his face as we celebrated with family and friends!!! He Loves the movie "Cars"!!! So, cars decorations and balloons to help celebrate!!!
It's hard to believe Colin has only been with us 10 months. He's come SO far! He has the best smile and is SO sweet!!!

 
Bubble Maker...
 
 
 
We are all going to Disney World, Sea World and Clearwater Beach in August...can't wait to see his face when he see's everything!!! 

 

Friday, May 31, 2013

Kindergarten Graduation


Kati's last day of Kindergarten and graduation night...

Last day of Kindergarten
Graduation night
 
Shayna and Kati
 
Kati and her teacher Mrs Adams
 
LOVE her sweet smile!!!
PRECIOUS
 
It's Official
 
 
WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU KATI!!
LOVE YOU TO THE MOON AND BACK!
 
© Amazing Love